EnglandMatches analysed: 582023–2026Alan Young: referee stats
Alan Young (England) has shown 4.88 cards per game in 58 analysed matches — +18% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
Very strict · +18%Upcoming matches with Alan Young
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Percentile among 2790 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Alan Young by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 24 | 4.75 | 4.19 | +9% | 8% | 8% |
| League One | 17 | 4.88 | 4.05 | +13% | 35% | 18% |
| National League | 8 | 5.50 | 4.18 | +14% | 25% | 13% |
| EFL Trophy | 6 | 4.17 | 3.45 | +7% | 50% | 33% |
| FA Cup | 2 | 5.00 | 3.16 | +8% | 0% | 0% |
| League Cup | 1 | 7.00 | 3.19 | +8% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Alan Young
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 28 Aug | Altrincham – FC Halifax TownNational League | 2:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Eastleigh – ScunthorpeNational League | 3:2 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | Gillingham – BromleyLeague Two | 1:4 | 4 | 14 | 0 |
| Tue 27 Jan | Rotherham – NorthamptonLeague One | 2:1 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Thu 1 Jan | Wycombe – CardiffLeague One | 1:1 | 4 | 17 | 0 |
| Fri 26 Dec | Crawley Town – ColchesterLeague Two | 1:1 | 4 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | Mansfield Town – Stockport CountyLeague One | 1:2 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 6 Dec | Peterborough – BarnsleyFA Cup | 0:1 | 7 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Nov | Reading – RotherhamLeague One | 1:1 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
| Sat 8 Nov | Bristol Rovers – GillinghamLeague Two | 0:1 | 5 | 17 | 0 |
| Wed 5 Nov | Cambridge United – Brighton U21EFL Trophy | 1:0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Oct | Accrington ST – Swindon TownLeague Two | 4:0 | 4 | 17 | 0 |
| Tue 30 Sept | Peterborough – Aston Villa U21EFL Trophy | 4:2 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Sept | Tranmere – Newport CountyLeague Two | 1:1 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 6 Sept | Lincoln – WiganLeague One | 2:2 | 7 | 24 | 1 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Alan Young give per game?
On average 4.88 cards per game in 58 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.02).
Is Alan Young a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Alan Young officiates, the card count is +18% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 14% of these matches.
How often do matches with Alan Young go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 52% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 74%. Both teams were booked in 85%.
Does Alan Young give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 22% of matches refereed by Alan Young.